1 commentsGraycie the parrot is the subject of Jenny Gardiner's latest book, which will not be called Parrothood.
FILE PHOTO OF GARDINER BY JEN FARIELLO
Sleeping with Ward Cleaver author Jenny Gardiner's tale...

64 commentsVirginia’s first Brixx Wood Fired Pizza restaurant, a small Charlotte, North Carolina-based franchise, will be taking over the Boston Market space in the Barracks Road Shopping Center. Brixx (not to...

30 commentsBlue Ridge Backyard Harvest co-founder Guinevere Higgins wants to make you an urban farmer.
PHOTO BY BILLY HUNT
There appears to be a backyard revolution going on in Charlottesville, as two...

9 commentsAttorneys James Schroll, Steve Blaine, and successful bidder Bill Moses clear up a little paperwork to return ownership to Moses and his wife.
PHOTO BY DAVE MCNAIR
The only bidder at the foreclosure...

13 commentsOn the block: the first homestead in Vineyard Estates, developed by William Moses and Patricia Kluge.
ALBEMARLE COUNTY WEBSITE; LISA PROVENCE
The high-dollar development of Patricia Kluge and Willam...

23 commentsBack in November, Dish reported that renowned Szechuan chef Peter Chang was cooking at Taste of China in Albemarle Square, but the Chang groupies who've tracked the chef online for years were way...

3 commentsAccording to the folks at Ten, executive chef Chul Kee Ko has moved on, leaving the Blue Light Grill’s swanky bunk-mate on the Downtown Mall in the hands of long-time sous-chef Pei Chang. Since music...

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If you’re planning to open your first restaurant this year, the Dish found out something that might interested you. A Canadian TV production company is producing a show for the Food Network called...

39 commentsOutgoing UVA president John Casteen has been elected to the board of directors of Altria Group, better known under its prior name, Philip Morris Companies Inc. and the maker of such well-known...

29 commentsOn the block: the first homestead in Vineyard Estates, developed by William Moses and Patricia Kluge.
ALBEMARLE COUNTY WEBSITE; LISA PROVENCE
With a looming foreclosure of its only spec house and a...

2 commentsGentleman, it’s that time of year again. This time, don’t wait until the absolute last minute, Dude! And don't let the snow ruin the occasion. Get your V-Day plans set by checking out these great...

1 commentsVentana chef Sebastien Jack wowed em' at Restaurant Week.
FILE PHOTO BY SEAN WATHEN
Well, Restaurant Week has come and gone, and according to some restaurants we spoke to the event was a smashing...

0 commentsWhile most folks will probably be watching the face-off between the Saints and the Colts (not to mention a performance by The Who at half-time!)at house parties this Sunday, there are plenty of...

1 commentsFor mac and cheese fans, the Nook on the Downtown Mall has pulled out all the stops, offering up an entire winter gourmet mac and cheese menu. Of course, the kids tend to go for that bland Kraft...

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The side service bay of the Fry's Spring Garage in 2007...
FILE PHOTO BY WILL WALKER
...and what it looks like today.
PHOTO BY DAVE MCNAIR
Unlike most restaurant openings, the opening of Fry's...